Geometry for Real People – Points, Lines and Planes

Geometry is a study of descriptions. It is the mathematical method for describing shapes and spatial relationships. Geometry begins with a network of definitions that are then combined to make other definitions that are then used in proofs of even more definitions. In this article, I will focus on the simplest definitions and relationships: those that deal with Points, Lines, and Planes. 

From the Chemistry Professor: Lesson Plan Outline for Reactions in Aqueous Solutions

Are you in the middle of Chemistry 1 and stumbling with Reactions in Aqueous Solutions?  Are your students not GETTING it?  This article describes the breakdown of specific lessons that can help students be much more successful with this topic.

From The Tutor: Important Advice On Getting The Most From Your Tutoring Session

I am an expert tutor in math and science. You’re paying a lot for my time. How can you get the most out of it? One part of the answer is simple enough:  make sure that you get prepared for the session before I show up. This article will give you a Get Ready Checklist to help you get value from every minute of our session.

College Writing #6 – Between Research and Outline – Developing the Picture with the FIVE P’s of Snapshot Text

Your accumulated research [organized in the computer or on index cards] sits staring you in the face.  Here is where you exert your power over the entire project.  Focus on the assignment, zoom to the audience’s point of view and CAPTURE your Snapshot Text.  This article describes the “FIVE P’s of Snapshot Text” and how to make your best choice from them.

College Guidance: Campus Move-In Checklist – The Essential 220 Things

SOoooooo now it’s time to actually move to campus.  Are you excited?  You should be – so much ahead!  Like any project, planning makes moving all the smoother.  Use this Checklist to decide what to bring, and to make sure you forget as few things as possible.